Taco Veloz Vip
359 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, 10454
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 11, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 32 rodent inspections on record, 15 finding rat activity.
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